FRANCHISE ISSUES

Dr. John Hayes & His 12 Amazingly Deceptive Franchises

Dr. John Hayes, self-described franchise expert and “best-selling” author, claims that he has narrowed down 3000 possible offerings to just…

7 years ago

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: The Musical

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit:  The Musical is the satirical, unauthorized response to the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchise success story.  It features Chris…

7 years ago

Is Dickey’s Barbecue the Harvey Weinstein of Franchising?

Is Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisor DBRI the Harvey Weinstein of franchising?  Some Dickey’s franchise owners see similarities between the movie…

7 years ago

DICKEY’S Franchise Owners Offered Free Legal Consultation

Dickey’s franchise owners & former Dickey’s franchise owners who feel they’ve been burned by DBRI are encouraged to contact Kelly…

7 years ago

DUNKIN’ RUNS ON DISCRIMINATION, Lawsuit Alleges

Dunkin’ Donuts last female African American franchise owner is suing the coffee and donut franchisor, alleging discriminatory franchise practices against…

7 years ago

STEWARTS ALL AMERICAN Franchise Fraud Lawsuit Filed

Big franchise expansion plans and a upcoming IPO may have prompted Stewart’s All American Corp., franchisor of “Stewart’s All American,…

7 years ago

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) 2017

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for 2017 - Download for free.  Analysis and Insights into the Dickey's Barbecue…

7 years ago

FOX CITIES SIGN & LIGHTING Jim Marks Defends Alleged Sign Theft

We asked Jim Marks, owner of Fox Cities Sign in Menasha, WI, to justify his alleged theft and destruction of…

7 years ago

Should Wisconsin Businesses Boycott Fox Cities Sign & Jim Marks?

The Menasha, Wisconsin-based Fox Cities Sign & Lighting is accused of stealing and destroying $21,000 worth of signs owned by…

8 years ago

School of Rock Names Rob Price CEO Amid Dzana Homan Controversy

School of Rock has named Rob Price as CEO.  The appointment comes after numerous complaints about bullying and intimidation tactics…

8 years ago